Lead Software Engineer (TSSCI with Polygraph required)
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Howard County, MD - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to support a mission-critical program by designing and delivering secure scalable software this role you will lead the development of a comprehensive AWS-based full-stack application designed to modernize and enhance the storage and management of encryption keys. You will leverage Java and Python for backend development ReactJS for frontend development and Kubernetes and Docker to build and deploy containerized applications.
As a technical leader you will provide guidance to engineering teams collaborate closely with customer stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges and help advance secure data protection capabilities through the design and implementation of encryption key management solutions. This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with up to three days of telework per week based on program and customer requirements. Because this position supports a mission critical application there may be a need for 24/7 support shared by the team if this occurs you would receive pay differential.
- B.S. in Computer Science or related course of study or equivalent years experience
- 8 years of Java development experience
- 8 years experience with modern development practices
- Experience with REST APIs
- Experience with Agile methodology
- TS/SCI with Polygraph level of security clearance
Bonus Skills:
- Familiarity developing and supporting encryption libraries and key management capabilities to ensure secure data protection and system integrity.
- Experience working with AWS React Js Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Kubernetes
- Ability to drive successful solution implementations by applying best practices across planning technical documentation testing and defect resolution.
- Ability to contribute to project planning activities and communicate project progress risks and milestones with stakeholders.
- Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation. Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education certifications total years of relevant professional experienceactual level of expertise and the responsibilities of the role itself.
- Based on the outlined roles responsibilities and requirements the projected pay range for this position is: $180000 - $225000.
- Retire soonerthan planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions immediately vested.
- Have a career AND a life:Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
- Stay at your best:As a member well pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. Well also pay the majority of the premiums for your family. Lets not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
- Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements: $5250 per year towards ongoing education trainings certifications and maintaining professional memberships.
- Dress in style: Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour Nike Carhartt YETI etc.
- Enjoy the culture: Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest summer picnic and annual holiday party! These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours baseball games snowboarding RenFest and more!
Required Experience:
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About Company
Red Alpha is a U.S. based Software Technology and Consulting firm serving both the Defense and Commercial sectors specializing in software development, prototyping and innovation.
